Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category

Class.com, Inc. Completes Algebra I Sequence

“We now have a complete algebra solution,” said Class.com CEO Katherine Endacott. “We offer a comprehensive standards-based progression beginning with Pre-Algebra, continuing with Algebra 1A and 1B and Algebra 2A and 2B, and concluding with Pre-Calculus and Linear Algebra.” “Class.com’s Algebra curriculum is comprehensive, rigorous, and engaging,” says Dr. Sandy Wagner, Senior Math Consultant for […]

Educational Institute Offers Online Distance Learning Courses to Individuals Through CourseLine®

The Educational Institute has provided home-study materials in hospitality management for 50 years. Now, through its CourseLine® electronic course delivery system, EI is offering individuals the option to complete hospitality management courses online. CourseLine gives those with Internet access convenience, flexibility and interactivity in addition to the same high-quality, competency-based content that is the hallmark […]

Youth Technology Support Collaborative Releases Decision-Maker’s Guide to Student Technology Support Programs

Press Release – For Immediate ReleaseFor more information contact: Elizabeth Weaver Engel, Vice President, MarketingConsortium for School Networking202/861-2676, ext. 120elizabeth@cosn.org Charlene BlohmC. Blohm & Associates, Inc.608/839-9800charlene@cblohm.com WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 21, 2004) – The Youth Technology Support Collaborative (YTSC), a coalition of nonprofits, associations and companies today released A School Decision-Maker’s Guide to Student Technology Support […]

Bersin & Associates Announces Industry’s Most Comprehensive Study of

Oakland, CA – June 22, 2004 – Bersin & Associates, the only research and consulting firm solely focused on What Works® e-learning research, today announced the availability of its newest report, “Learning Management Systems 2004: Facts, Practical Analysis, and Trends.” Targeted to corporate buyers, LMS suppliers, and learning-related consultants, the 126-page report is the most […]

Utilities Address Generational Divide With New Web Course From Apogee Interactive

“Generational divide and other diversity issues are cropping up as companies work to blend four generations in the workplace into effective teams,” said Randy Edwards, director of eLearning for Apogee Interactive Inc. “Older workers now often report to younger workers, and Gen Y employees often approach work differently than Traditionalists,” he said. Read the Full […]

Selections from the Naxi Manuscript Collection

The Naxi use a unique pictographic writing system that is similar to the ancient Egyptian and Mayan writing systems. It is the only living pictographic language in the world today. This online presentation features 185 manuscripts, a 39½ -foot funerary scroll and an annotated catalog of the entire collection.Visit the online presentation

eCollege, Microsoft & HP Collaborate on Content Management System for eLearning

eCollege [Nasdaq: ECLG] announced it is collaborating with Microsoft Corp. [Nasdaq: MSFT] and HP [NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ] in the development of an industry-leading content management system specifically designed to support enterprise-wide eLearning programs both online and on campus. The eCollege Content Manager will be fully integrated into the eCollege platform to help institutions centrally manage, […]

Innovative Education Practices Highlighted in New Booklet

Eight of the nation’s highest-achieving charter schools are featured in the U.S. Department of Education’s new booklet Innovations in Education: Successful Charter Schools, which highlights promising practices in education, Secretary of Education Rod Paige announced today. The schools highlighted include Houston’s Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Academy; the BASIS School in Tucson, Ariz.; Gates Charter […]

PLATO Learning Releases New Advanced Writing and K-3 Reading Curricula

PLATO(R) Advanced Writing Process and Practice is designed to teach on-grade-level writing strategies, grammar, and mechanics for high school learners. PLATO(R) Achieve Now K.3 Reading is a scientifically research-based, supplemental early reading program that easily integrates to strengthen a school’s core literacy program.With the launch of a mandatory essay portion on the SAT and an […]

A Policymaker’s Primer on Education Research: How to Understand, Evaluate and Use It

The Primer is intended not only to illuminate further some of the technical statistical and scientific concepts touched upon in these reports but, more importantly, to stand on its own as a useful reference for those who would like to gain a deeper understanding of education research methodology. In addition to providing a deeper understanding, […]